True to Google's commitment, Apple's AirDrop sharing capability is being expanded to more Android devices. Samsung recently announced that the Galaxy S26 line will support AirDrop through the Quick Share feature.
Previously, Google introduced Quick Share on the Pixel 10 series last year and in February continued to announce plans to expand this feature to more devices.
The feature allows Android users to send and receive photos and files from Apple devices, similar to how two Apple devices use AirDrop. To receive data from iPhone, Android users need to turn on the "everyone for 10 minutes" display mode.
Samsung said it will start deploying AirDrop support in Korea from March 23, then expand to other markets. The company also affirmed that it will soon add AirDrop compatibility to many other devices in the near future.
This move is seen as a notable step forward in blurring the boundaries between the two iOS and Android ecosystems, which have long been "closed". If widely and stably deployed, this feature can make data sharing between devices on other platforms more convenient, while increasing Android's competitiveness in the user experience.
